Horse Health Matters®
Your Horse's Mouth and Teeth - Why It Is Important To Have Your Horse …
by EquiMed Staff
April 7, 2017 11:00
With dental care as a priority, horses are physically more comfortable and utilize feed more efficiently which helps them to perform better and may also lead to …
Horse First Aid for Bites and Stings
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 14:14
Bites and stings can cause untold misery and possibly death for your horse. Read to learn about appropriate first aid for different kinds of bites and stings …
Rio's Quarter Crack: A Case Study
by Jacob Butler
April 19, 2017 17:14
Follow the story of Rio's quarter crack from the time he is a weanling through appointments at Butler's Farrier School as the quarter crack is stabilized, …
Giving Your Horse a Daily Once-Over
by EquiMed Staff
April 17, 2017 12:31
Learn the 5 steps you can quickly and efficiently take each day to make sure your horse is healthy and hasn't developed any physical problems such as lameness …
Tip of the Day
A basic horse training technique is to reward the slightest improvement and finish on a good note.
Hunger and Thirst and Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 17, 2017 12:44
Learn why your horse needs to eat small amounts of forage frequently to keep its digestive system working and the healthy ways you can satisfy your horse's …
Managing the "Hard Keeper …
by Karen Briggs
May 3, 2017 17:23
A "hard-keeper" is a horse that needs special attention in order to maintain adequate weight, especially during the cold winter months. Learn the 8 things you …
When Does A Horse Need Shoes …
by Pete Butler
September 26, 2018 09:06
Most horses can get by without wearing shoes. This article discusses five scenarios when a horse will be more comfortable and better performing when wearing …
Dealing with the Barn Sour Horse
by Heather Smith Thomas
January 7, 2020 16:16
The barn sour horse gets anxious and difficult to control when away from its barn or herd mates. Understanding the causes and retraining makes a safer and …
Essentials
Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:17
Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …
Horse Parasite Control Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
November 8, 2018 11:24
Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …
Horse Vaccination Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
April 21, 2017 10:34
An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …
Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:26
Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …
Word of the Day
Ridgling
A male horse with one or more undescended testicles, or one which is incompletely castrated.
Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 13:06
Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …
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absolutely necessary; extremely important.
synonyms: crucial, necessary, key, vital, indespensable, important, of the essence, critcal imperative, manditory, compulsory, obligatory
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